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Cast in Time #7
Duke of the West
An Engineer finds himself in an Alternate reality, Cornwall, in the year 715 A.D. He awakens in the body of a young Baron.
James Fletcher continues on his world conquest. He has realized that nothing short of world domination will allow him to live in peace. No matter how he expands the new neighbors will covet his goods and lands.
After a run in with the Inca in South America it is time conquer Germany after completing the Panama Canal and building the trans-continental railway across North American.
Add in some pirates and join the journey with this wild ride through the eighth century.
James Fletcher continues on his world conquest. He has realized that nothing short of world domination will allow him to live in peace. No matter how he expands the new neighbors will covet his goods and lands.
After a run in with the Inca in South America it is time conquer Germany after completing the Panama Canal and building the trans-continental railway across North American.
Add in some pirates and join the journey with this wild ride through the eighth century.
326 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2025
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July 21, 2025
The Cornish Empire expands
Alternate universe, empire building, industrialization
James again mostly continues to reap the benefits of his memory to continue pushing Cornwall into conquering the world. The author, unlike James who supposedly has a perfect memory, isn't as perfect. Midway was NOT a turkey shoot; it was a close run battle with a lot of good planning, the Japanese military code was broken, and some good luck. Three years later, the Battle of the Marianas was called the Marianas Turkey Shoot, when green Japanese pilots in the outclassed Zeroes went against Navy and Marine veterans in Hellcats, Corsairs, and Lightnings at Marianas and other conflicts.
Another, while the Inca (Queschua) practiced human sacrifice, it was the tribes of Central America and Mexico the combined ritual sacrifice and cannibalism because of an absence of large meat animals. The Inca made use of alpaca and llamas as beasts of burden and for meat.
There is more, like who all knew about his strange origin, but whatever. This is the author's fantasy, so it is what it is. Amazingly, Thomas Baron Steel gets a mention! And Agnes gets several mentions! Above average editing. Let's see where this goes.
Alternate universe, empire building, industrialization
James again mostly continues to reap the benefits of his memory to continue pushing Cornwall into conquering the world. The author, unlike James who supposedly has a perfect memory, isn't as perfect. Midway was NOT a turkey shoot; it was a close run battle with a lot of good planning, the Japanese military code was broken, and some good luck. Three years later, the Battle of the Marianas was called the Marianas Turkey Shoot, when green Japanese pilots in the outclassed Zeroes went against Navy and Marine veterans in Hellcats, Corsairs, and Lightnings at Marianas and other conflicts.
Another, while the Inca (Queschua) practiced human sacrifice, it was the tribes of Central America and Mexico the combined ritual sacrifice and cannibalism because of an absence of large meat animals. The Inca made use of alpaca and llamas as beasts of burden and for meat.
There is more, like who all knew about his strange origin, but whatever. This is the author's fantasy, so it is what it is. Amazingly, Thomas Baron Steel gets a mention! And Agnes gets several mentions! Above average editing. Let's see where this goes.
July 10, 2025
Ups and Downs
Nelson has a great capacity for telling good stories. The characters are likable and memorable. I enjoyed all 7 volumes of the series.
However, he should get a proofreader. It took me a while to learn what mercenAires were. I thought they were some kind of airplanes. Also, some historical knowledge would make the settings more realistic. I know it is a work of fantasy, but there is no point in the narrative in mentioning a Mayan Empire, which never existed. This reference was made in the narrative before the plot involved North and South America, so it was out of place in the plot. In addition, the Incas did not have cenotes full of gold, and they were not cannibals. There are numerous other historical errors. Readers can discover them.
Nelson has a great capacity for telling good stories. The characters are likable and memorable. I enjoyed all 7 volumes of the series.
However, he should get a proofreader. It took me a while to learn what mercenAires were. I thought they were some kind of airplanes. Also, some historical knowledge would make the settings more realistic. I know it is a work of fantasy, but there is no point in the narrative in mentioning a Mayan Empire, which never existed. This reference was made in the narrative before the plot involved North and South America, so it was out of place in the plot. In addition, the Incas did not have cenotes full of gold, and they were not cannibals. There are numerous other historical errors. Readers can discover them.
July 2, 2025
Entertaining alternate history
Not the best writing style, but very positive upbeat story about a 20th century army engineer dropped into the 8th century, working to make the world a better place while having all the luck. A lot fewer typos than the previous book of the series, which was horrible from this point of view.
Not the best writing style, but very positive upbeat story about a 20th century army engineer dropped into the 8th century, working to make the world a better place while having all the luck. A lot fewer typos than the previous book of the series, which was horrible from this point of view.
June 29, 2025
Great story but
It ends too abruptly. It just stops rather than ending. That would not really be a problem except now I have to wait for Mr Nelson to finish writing the next in. And I'm not all that patient.
It ends too abruptly. It just stops rather than ending. That would not really be a problem except now I have to wait for Mr Nelson to finish writing the next in. And I'm not all that patient.
July 2, 2025
Good Book!
An excellent continuation of this series. The technical explanations are spread out along the book. An interesting premise on how to conquer the world.Good book! Hope the next book is not too long in the future.
An excellent continuation of this series. The technical explanations are spread out along the book. An interesting premise on how to conquer the world.Good book! Hope the next book is not too long in the future.
July 3, 2025
Enjoyable Read!
Solid writing with an engaging plot and action. As the plot unfolds the "metaphysical" why of it all looms larger. I trust this aspect of the story will develop as the fight to "unity" progresses.
Solid writing with an engaging plot and action. As the plot unfolds the "metaphysical" why of it all looms larger. I trust this aspect of the story will develop as the fight to "unity" progresses.
September 6, 2025
ok
It’s.a very erratic novel. UNOs a lot, has long passages of unnecessary technical detail and is now crackly heading into the absurd, satellites etc. characters well drawn, some action but it’s losing me
It’s.a very erratic novel. UNOs a lot, has long passages of unnecessary technical detail and is now crackly heading into the absurd, satellites etc. characters well drawn, some action but it’s losing me
June 28, 2025
A fun read.
June 29, 2025
Better
Much better than book 6. More like the first 5. I hope he keeps it up. This one was enjoyable.
Much better than book 6. More like the first 5. I hope he keeps it up. This one was enjoyable.
July 1, 2025
Fast paced
Wonderful read as always with this author! Can't wait for the next in the series . It's a bit difficult keeping the passage of time straight with all the happenings
Wonderful read as always with this author! Can't wait for the next in the series . It's a bit difficult keeping the passage of time straight with all the happenings
July 2, 2025
Another great read.
At this point I have enjoyed all seven novels. I am eagerly awaiting the eighth one. Well done I hope you release the next book soon
At this point I have enjoyed all seven novels. I am eagerly awaiting the eighth one. Well done I hope you release the next book soon
July 7, 2025
Fun series
Of all the alternate whiskey series' I've read, this is in the top three.
6 more words required, I guess.
Of all the alternate whiskey series' I've read, this is in the top three.
6 more words required, I guess.
July 8, 2025
If you’re a fan of history, this an excellent series!
July 18, 2025
Fun read
Good read. I laughed a lot while reading this book. Now I need ten more words to finish this review.
Good read. I laughed a lot while reading this book. Now I need ten more words to finish this review.
July 30, 2025
Always a pleasure.
August 25, 2025
The empire thrives.
Duke James methodically spreads his influence across the world, leaving Germany and India. Finally ready, he annexes Germany province by province. Poland falls neatly into place, onto the rest of the world. Quick and still interesting, but becoming predictable and stereotypical.
Duke James methodically spreads his influence across the world, leaving Germany and India. Finally ready, he annexes Germany province by province. Poland falls neatly into place, onto the rest of the world. Quick and still interesting, but becoming predictable and stereotypical.
September 14, 2025
The empire thrives.
Duke James methodically spreads his influence across the world, leaving Germany and India. Finally ready, he annexes Germany province by province. Poland falls neatly into place, onto the rest of the world. Quick and still interesting, but becoming predictable and stereotypical.
Duke James methodically spreads his influence across the world, leaving Germany and India. Finally ready, he annexes Germany province by province. Poland falls neatly into place, onto the rest of the world. Quick and still interesting, but becoming predictable and stereotypical.
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